Serbian critics report beatings and spyware targeting before 25 October election
Reuters documented accounts of police violence, threats to journalists and alleged spyware targeting as a student movement challenges Aleksandar Vučić’s party.
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Philippine central bank raises interest rate to 5.50% in larger-than-expected move
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas raised its benchmark rate by half a percentage point as inflation climbed to 7.2%. Economists polled by Reuters had expected a smaller increase.
Micron workers begin strike at Taiwan plant over profit sharing
Five workers gathered outside Micron’s Taoyuan plant after bonus talks failed, AFP reported. The union says negotiations will resume on October 23.
Madhya Pradesh Rajya Sabha bypoll for L. Murugan’s former seat set for November 12
India’s Election Commission has set the nomination, polling and counting dates for the seat vacated after L. Murugan’s resignation.
Luka Doncic and Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg trade words in Lakers opener
Doncic said Lendeborg's talk brought out a different side of him during the Lakers' 127-105 win. The rookie said the game left him with less respect for Doncic.
Japanese investors sell foreign bonds for fifth week as domestic yields rise
Japanese investors sold another 161.6 billion yen of foreign long-term bonds in the week through October 17, according to Reuters. The five-week run is the longest in four years.
South Korea pension agency proposes subscriber status for homemakers and jobless youth
The National Pension Service wants to let non-earning spouses and young adults enroll with a contribution exemption, opening a possible route to pension qualifying years.
Lee vows no exceptions as Chinese fishing boats face record South Korean bonds
South Korea has ordered bonds of up to 1.5 billion won for seized Chinese fishing boats, The Korea Herald reported, after raising the maximum amount in May.
Colombian narcotics police report no taskforce records as AFP says team is not operating
Colombia’s anti-narcotics department says it has no recorded procedures for a planned international team. The Australian Federal Police says it has a separate agreement with...
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South Korea’s opposition attacks Lee over North Korea security policy
People Power Party leaders challenged President Lee Jae Myung’s approach to North Korea on October 22, as reported border tensions sharpened a dispute over security policy.
Megan Schutt suspended for two matches over prescription medication breach
The Australia fast bowler will miss a New Zealand T20 international and Adelaide Strikers’ WBBL opener after breaching Cricket Australia’s medication guidelines.
IllustrationLakers beat Warriors in opener as Doncic and Kessler connect early
Walker Kessler shot 12-for-12 in his Lakers debut as Los Angeles beat Golden State 127–105, with Luka Doncic finding the center for early lobs.
Lahore Gymkhana chairman calls Rs5,000 annual rent inadequate as Punjab inquiry advances
The club’s chairman acknowledged that its annual rent for more than 100 acres of state land was inadequate. A Punjab Assembly committee has ordered a 10-day review of the records.
KPMG Australia barred from new federal bids until February after whistleblower review
Australia extended a pause on KPMG bidding for new federal contracts after a review found serious failings in its response to a whistleblower complaint.
Bill Self says Kansas fans crossed line with chants at Flory Bidunga
The Kansas coach said booing a former player was fair, but condemned profanity directed at Bidunga during Louisville’s exhibition win in Lawrence.
Bukele announces operation to rescue four Salvadoran technicians missing in Haiti
The men disappeared after an attack near Port-au-Prince. Haiti says securing their release is an absolute priority, but their condition has not been confirmed.
India and Singapore begin 33rd SIMBEX naval exercise in Visakhapatnam
The six-day exercise brings the two navies together for harbour exchanges and planned warfare drills in the Bay of Bengal.
Tyrese Haliburton scores 23 in return as Pacers beat Pelicans 123-120
Haliburton had 12 assists and scored 13 points in the fourth quarter as Indiana won its season opener in New Orleans.